If you’re ready to set your sights on the skyline, Berlin has some great locations with a panoramic view. From stylish rooftop bars and scenic hilltops to iconic observation decks and viewing platforms, there are countless places to see Berlin from above. Whether you want to capture incredible cityscape photos, watch the sunset over the capital, or discover the top attractions with a view, these locations provide unforgettable perspectives across Berlin. While we certainly don’t condone looking down on anyone, these are our top locations
to feel like you’re on top of the world. Kreuzberg? Isn’t that a district? Of course it is, but that name doesn’t come from nowhere. The original Kreuzberg is the hill in the centre of Viktoriapark, which offers a 360° view of the surrounding urban landscape. At its top lies the Prussian National Monument for the Liberation Wars, under which you’re sure to find groups of people hanging out on warm summer evenings. Viktoriapark is also home to a scenic waterfall that cascades down the
side of Kreuzberg and a romantic rose garden at its base. Kreuzberg, Viktoriapark, Kreuzberg, location Teufelsberg Teufelsberg is the abandoned Cold War-era spy station turned street art gallery. At 115 metres high sitting in the west of the city, the tower offers a panoramic view of Berlin. Nearby is the slightly smaller Drachenberg, great for catching the sunset. Entry to Teufelsberg costs €12, but the view is well worth it! Teufelsberg, Teufelsseechaussee 10, Grunewald, location Flakturm Humboldthain A short hike from Gesundbrunnen station, the Humboldthain
flak tower is a great place to see the north side of Berlin. In the winter, it’s also a prime location for watching fireworks on New Year’s Eve. The old air raid shelter, which used to be equipped with anti-aircraft guns during WWII, now draws sightseers during the day and is a prime hangout and party spot on warm summer evenings. Flakturm Humboldthain im Volkspark Humboldthain, Wedding, location Klunkerkranich Klunkerkranich is a bar, beer garden, open-air event space and market location, which also just happens
to offer a wonderful view of the city from the heart of Neukölln. It’s Berlin’s take on a rooftop bar that you have to visit at least once. Entrance costs between €3 and €9, depending on the evening. Klunkerkranich, Karl-Marx-Str. 66, Neukölln, details The TV Tower Be honest, who hasn’t thought of going up the TV tower? The observation floor is open to visitors at a height of 203 metres, offering sweeping views of the German capital. The downside? It’s pretty expensive at 25.50€, and
you will need to book in advance, but it’s the perfect activity for when parents or friends come to visit! Berliner Fernsehturm, Panoramastraße 1A, Mitte, location The Siegessäule Another iconic Berlin landmark is the Siegessäule in the middle of Tiergarten. It was erected to celebrate an important victory: the German defeat of the Danish in the Second Schleswig War in 1864. Climb the 285 steps to a height of 67 metres for an amazing panoramic view of Tiergarten. Entry costs €4.50. Siegessäule, Großer Stern 1,
Tiergarten, details If you want to catch the TV Tower in the skyline, the Park Inn, located in Alexanderplatz, has a rooftop terrace that is accessible to non-hotel guests. Entry costs €6, which makes it a more affordable option than the TV Tower as well. At 120 metres tall, it’s the second tallest building in the city open to the public. You can take the lift to the 35th floor, and then it’s just a five-floor climb to the terrace. If you’re feeling particularly brave,
there’s even a giant swing at the top. Dachterrasse des Park Inn, Alexanderplatz 7, Mitte, details Grunewald Tower In the middle of Berlin’s Grunewald there’s a striking brick monument with a view: the Grunewald Tower. Built in 1899 to commemorate the 100th birthday of Kaiser Wilhelm I, the impressive tower offers a great view. To get to the top, you have to pay €5 and climb 204 steps. At a height of 36 metres, an impressive view opens up over the Grunewald and the banks
of the Havel. Grunewaldturm, Havelchaussee 61, Grunewald, details Berliner Dom The neo-baroque facade of the Berlin Cathedral on Museum Island is seriously spectacular. If you go inside (and pay €15), you can climb the 270 steps up to the dome where an incredible 360° panoramic view of the city centre awaits you. Berliner Dom, Am Lustgarten, Mitte, details The Kleiner Müggelberg is a large hill that sits at around 88 meters high. The Müggelturm sits on top and adds an extra 30 meters when you
get to a viewing platform, coming in at at a height of 115 metres. The tower, which has been standing there since 1960 and was renovated in 2018, has an entry fee of €6 and offers views over the Müggelsee, Teufelssee and the surrounding forest landscape. There are plenty of hiking paths in the woods, and Müggelsee is a great spot for a swim in the summer. Müggelturm, Straße zum Müggelturm 1, Köpenick, details This radio tower opened almost a century ago in 1926 and
still serves as a transmission mast for the regional police radio channels. If you pay €12, you can hop in a lift to the 126-metre-high viewing platform for a great view of Grunewald and Charlottenburg. Funkturm, Hammarskjöldplatz, Charlottenburg, details Just next to the Gärten der Welt in Marzahn you’ll find the Wolkenhain, a unique structure built in the shape of a cloud. The top of the structure gives you a great view out over the Brandenburg countryside. Wolkenhain, Hellersdorferstr. 159, Marzahn, details Französischer Dom From
the French Cathedral you get a glorious view of Gendarmenmarkt, one of the prettiest squares in the city. You’ll also be able to spot the Schauspielhaus, the cathedral and the TV Tower. Entry is €4.50. Französischer Dom, Gendarmenmarkt 7, Mitte, details Zitadelle Spandau A 16th century fortress with some of the oldest parts dating back to the 13th century, Zitadelle Spandau’s 34.6-metre-high tower gives great views of Spandau and the Havel for €4.50. The fortress itself is surrounded by a huge moat and houses an
excellent museum and event space. Zitadelle Spandau, Am Juliusturm 64, Spandau, details Dörferblick Way out in Berlin’s far south, right on the border with Brandenburg lies the 86-metre-high hill Dörferblick. It feels like you’re far away from the city when looking out at the vast fields stretching out before your eyes, and the view of planes taking off and landing at BER a sight of its own. If you turn around, however, you’ll quickly get reminded of where you are. The huge blocks of Gropiusstadt
with the TV tower in the background are unmistakably Berlin. Dörferblick, Waßmannsdorfer Ch 189, Rudow, location
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